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    About Kānaka Climbers

    Culturally & Historically Significant Information for Hawai'i Hikers & Climbers

    We are a Native Hawaiian led non-profit organization that aims to encourage a more responsible and ethical outdoor recreational community in Hawaiʻi. We focus on providing vital, culture based education surrounding hiking and climbing. We work with Cultural Practitioners, Allies who are experienced in Archaeology, Botany, History, and Locals. We hope to provide knowledge and guidance that will help people form a connection with the ʻāina (land) and in turn become better stewards. We actively engage in conversations with Kānaka (Native Hawaiian), Native Hawaiian Organizations and Locals within different recreational areas to assist in voicing and supporting area specific concerns, which often involve the protection and preservation of sacred spaces. 

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    Culture-based information surrounding the outdoor recreational sports within Hawaiʻi. Description of Hawaiian spiritual sites and how to navigate them respectfully.

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    Would you like some Paʻakai with your chalk?
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    • Feb 15
    • 7 min

    Would you like some Paʻakai with your chalk?

    Kilo Manu
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    • Feb 15
    • 5 min

    Kilo Manu

    Iwi Kūpuna (Ancestral Remains)
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    • Feb 15
    • 3 min

    Iwi Kūpuna (Ancestral Remains)

    CLIMBING IS INNATELY HAWAIIAN- Nuʻalolo
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    • Feb 15
    • 2 min

    CLIMBING IS INNATELY HAWAIIAN- Nuʻalolo

    A brief look into Hawaiian Temples (Heiau)
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    • Feb 15
    • 3 min

    A brief look into Hawaiian Temples (Heiau)

    'Ewa Moku and the Battle of Kīpapa
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    • Feb 15
    • 5 min

    'Ewa Moku and the Battle of Kīpapa

    Jungle Boulders
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    • Feb 15
    • 6 min

    Jungle Boulders

    Nu'uanu Petroglyphs
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    • Feb 15
    • 3 min

    Nu'uanu Petroglyphs

    Encounters with Archaeology while climbing
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    • Feb 15
    • 6 min

    Encounters with Archaeology while climbing

    The Valley of the Priests
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    • Feb 15
    • 7 min

    The Valley of the Priests

    Culturally & Historically Significant Information for Hawai'i Hikers & Climbers

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    OUR MISSION:

    To be an educational resource for the outdoor recreational community, to help them responsibly, safely and ethically access the outdoors in Hawaiʻi. Our group's plan is to work closely with Native Hawaiian Preservation groups, Hawaiian rights groups, the State and act as a bridge to the Hawai'i recreational community. We are here to advise and educate on culturally appropriate and respectful practices in Hawaiʻi, while working to revive traditional climbing practices within the Hawaiian communities. 

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    OUR VISION:

    To see Kamaʻāina, Keiki O Ka ʻĀina and Kānaka have responsible access to the outdoors. To empower generations of Kamaʻāina to be stewards of the land while preserving and protecting the beauty that is Hawaiʻi. To provide appropriate access for the Keiki of Hawaiʻi to safely learn how to navigate the land and the rocks of Hawaiʻi. 

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